Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, NC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, North Carolina who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Cecelia Myers
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC (North Carolina), LPC (Georgia), LPC (South Carolina)
Trauma is experienced differently for everyone. What is identified as trauma is also subjective. Trauma can actually change brain chemistry. Understanding how it affects the client now and why they are experiencing the symptoms can help in the process of coping and living with the trauma.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hickory, NC
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Jullee Capshaw
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCMHC, NCC
I treat trauma and PTSD by first building a safe, trusting relationship with my clients. I believe in order to process trauma, people need to feel safe. Trauma impacts the ability to trust and feel safe in the present, even after the trauma has ended. Once the client feels safe and secure, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy to reduce symptoms of hypervigilance, reduce flashbacks, reduce nightmares, and decrease physiological symptoms like increased heart rate, nausea, etc. Trauma does not have to define you.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hickory, NC
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Trauma & PTSD: From Survival to Sovereignty
Rewiring the Alarm and Reclaiming the Present
Trauma is not just what happened to you; it is the "residue" left behind in your nervous system. It is a state where your body remains stuck in a past moment of danger, leading to a life of hyper-vigilance, emotional overwhelm, and systemic burnout. In my practice, we approach trauma with radical compassion and clinical precision, working to help your brain finally move "the then" out of "the now."
The Landscape of Traumatic Stress
Trauma often lives in the "wordless" parts of the brain, manifesting in ways that logic alone cannot reach. We work together to address:
The High-Alert System: Navigating the constant state of "fight or flight" that leads to irritability, insomnia, and an inability to relax.
The Shut Down & Dissociation: Addressing the "numbing out" or the feeling of being disconnected from your body—a protective freeze response used to survive the unbearable.
Attachment Trauma: Exploring how early "systemic" wounds in the family or spiritual community have shaped your ability to feel safe in relationships today.
A Specialized Path to Resolution
With over 20 years of experience, I integrate deep-reaching, somatic-based modalities to move beyond "talk therapy" into true neurological healing:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): As an EMDRIA-trained clinician, I use this gold-standard treatment to help your brain process traumatic memories so they no longer trigger the same intense physical and emotional distress.
IFS-Informed "Parts" Work: We get curious about the parts of you that are "stuck" in the trauma—the protectors, the exiles, and the managers—helping them find a new role in a safe present.
Systems Theory & Social Inequity: We acknowledge how external forces—power imbalances, systemic inequity, and spiritual trauma—contribute to and sustain a sense of "un-safety."
Sanctuary for the Healer
I have a "special love" for working with therapists and pastors who are carrying their own "unprocessed" trauma while holding the trauma of their communities. You deserve a peer-level space where you can finally put down the armor of the "helper" and address your own wounds with a clinician who understands the weight of your role.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Edmund Buckman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
When working with trauma and PTSD, I offer a trauma-informed, steady approach that prioritizes safety, control, and pacing. We process painful experiences without re-traumatization and build tools for grounding, regulation, and emotional processing. My goal is to help you reclaim a sense of safety, strength, and self-trust.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Soma Aloia, SoulWork Somatics, Somatic Counseling & Bodywork
Counselor/Therapist, MS, CCST, HE, LMT
Complex trauma and CPTSD stem from more than just events in our adult years. These are usually foundational from early developmental trauma and childhood trauma, and can be worked with and healed at any age.
Trauma is not only what happened to you. It is also how those experiences continue to live within the body and nervous system long after events have passed. Using a gentle, body-centered approach, we'll work at a pace that feels safe - restoring connection, resilience, and the freedom to live more fully in the present.
Therapy helps restore safety, connection, and the capacity to move forward without remaining organized around survival. You will learn how to reparent the little ones inside and have an easier relationship with yourself and your body.
31 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, NC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |